South American mining news

FMR Resources Ltd has secured exclusive access to the La Lorena Project, a highly prospective and largely unexplored copper-gold district located in central Chile.

Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction, and project management, have announced an agreement with Echeverría Izquierdo Montajes Industriales S.A. (EIMISA), a leading Chilean construction and industrial services company, to support the delivery of select large-scale mining and infrastructure projects in Chile and across South America.

Metso is expanding its presence in Argentina with new local capabilities. The investment will reinforce Metso’s long-term commitment to the development of the mining industry and local talent in Argentina.

Closure in Latin America is still treated as a technical endpoint, overlooking territorial impacts. A transition-focused approach is needed to manage dependencies, reduce risks, and sustain post-mining resilience and development.

The consulting firm highlighted the alliance between the Corporation and I-Pulse, a global leader in high-power pulsed energy technologies, whose use in mining will allow for significant reductions in energy use, contributing to the sustainability and efficiency of the business.

Iván Arriagada, CEO of Antofagasta plc and speaker at the World Mining Congress 2026, warns that closing South America’s mining investment gap is crucial to meeting global demand for critical minerals.

Syntax, a leading global technology solutions provider driving enterprise transformation in the cloud, has announced the successful completion of an SAP transformation for Rio2 Limited, delivering a future-ready digital core that has enabled the junior mining company to transition efficiently from construction to full operations at its Fenix Gold Mine in Chile within a year.

At the meeting of the Federation of Copper Workers, the presidents of Codelco highlighted the importance of collaboration between the company and its union organisations to promote the growth, sustainability, and operational continuity of the corporation.

Soma Gold Corp. is advancing its mineralised material upgrading strategy at its El Bagre operation in Colombia through the implementation of TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based sorting technology, combining XRT technology with advanced artificial intelligence through OBTAIN™ and CONTAIN™.

Perth will become a global meeting point for mining and METS innovation next month, with high-ranking international delegations converging on the city for the Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX26) from 5 – 7 May.